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...that Monaco’s patron saint, Saint Devota, was martyred by being tied to a rock in the 4th century? Her relics in Monte Carlo draw devotees seeking protection from storms.
...that Angola venerates Our Lady of Muxima as its patroness after her statue was found in a river? Her 16th-century shrine in Muxima became a focal point for African Catholic devotion.
...that Andorra’s patroness, Our Lady of Meritxell, is tied to a statue miraculously spared from a fire? Her 12th-century shrine in Meritxell is a national symbol of Andorran faith.
...that Belarus honors Saint Michael the Archangel as a patron for his role as a heavenly protector? His cult in Minsk grew through Catholic resistance to Soviet suppression.
...that Bosnia and Herzegovina venerates Saint Elijah, a prophet-saint, for his fiery ascent to heaven? His devotion in Sarajevo reflects the region’s shared Christian heritage.

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